Overview
Retail Planner, Owned Stores Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Puig
Title: Retail Planner, Owned Stores
Company: Puig
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
The Opportunity:
The Retail Planner will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the replenishment processes for all finished goods in Puig-owned stores across North America. This position will ensure the seamless alignment of demand planning, supply chain operations, and inventory management, contributing to product availability while minimizing supply chain costs. The Retail Planner will work closely with distribution partners, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, forecasting accuracy, and efficient inventory flow.
What you’ll get to do:
Manage inventory levels at each store in alignment with the sales forecast by maintaining store stock parameters and releasing replenishment orders
Continuously improve Retail planning at Puig through drawing from experience, learning new skills, and adapting to change
Maintain the sales forecast at SKU level in IBP (Integrated Business Planning) for the Retail channel and keep the forecast in alignment with DTC (Direct to Consumer) Sales and Marketing
Prepare and participate in monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process to develop an aligned retail demand plan
Plan new launches with cross functional teams to finalize pipeline volume and the first 12 months of demand for new products
Understand the market dynamics of seasonality, competitive activity, trends and sales objectives for NA, to make value-added modifications
Assess current inventory levels and future projections against sell-out plans
Ensure demand plan accuracy and consumption to achieve financial plans
Work with Supply Planning to adjust plans for opportunities and constraints
Provide visibility on short- and long-term sales forecast to Demand Planning team
Monitor and control KPI’s: Forecast Accuracy, Inventory costs, Service Level
Develop and adapt US Demand Planning initiatives based on market and business needs as the business continually evolves
Strong cross-functional partner for sales, marketing, customer service, logistics and finance team in the US office, serving as the point person for key information
Evaluate shipment patterns and seasonal sales, as well as monitor inventory to gain insights to prepare accurate forecasting plans and recommendations to leadership
Communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy; review latest supply situation; and manage resulting forecast updates
Assess inventory levels for each store and implement inter-store rebalances to effectively resolve any discrepancies
Support the Demand Planning manager by delivering ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
We’d love to meet you if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Economics (preferred)
3–4 years’ experience in Merchandising, Inventory Management, or Replenishment Planning
1–2 years’ experience in Forecasting
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in retail math
DTC/Retail planning & replenishment experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP)
Start-up experience in demand/replenishment planning is ideal
Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving and process improvement skills
Strong analytical, operational, and interpersonal skills (high EQ)
Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Able to work independently and collaboratively with teams
Compensation:
As required by New York State’s salary transparen…
